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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.14, 2,798.73 and 1,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.14, 2,798.73 and 1,283.22 is: 1,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.14 : 2,798.73 = 1,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.14/2,798.73 = 1,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.14x = 2,798.73 × 1,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.14x = 3,591,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,386.31/2,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.91

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